The Juniper Tree
1990, Film, 78 min, Drama, Fantasy, Icelandic, Iceland, MoviePedia score 67
A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism
Margit and her older sister Katla flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter with Johan and his resentful young son, Jonas, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery.
Directed by Nietzchka Keene
Cast
- Björk as Margit
- Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir as Katla
- Valdimar Örn Flygenring as Jóhann
- Guðrún Gísladóttir as Mother
- Geirlaug Sunna Þormar as Jónas
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